The Global Fund is providing immediate funding of up to US$1 billion to help countries fight COVID-19, mitigate the impact on lifesaving HIV, TB and malaria programs, and prevent fragile health systems from being overwhelmed.

Under the World Health Organization’s leadership, the Global Fund is using its experience working with partners and governments in more than 100 countries to coordinate the response on a massive global scale. The Global Fund’s response to the pandemic makes available up to US$1 billion through grant flexibilities and the COVID-19 Response Mechanism.